How much does a late checkout / room extension cost at all-inclusive resorts in Egypt?

Some travelers asked about upgrading room category mid-stay — there's no fixed price, the surcharge is negotiated individually at reception depending on the hotel and room availability.

In practice, room extensions can involve tricks: staff may first show subpar rooms near reception, but often no extra payment is actually required. It's common for staff to inflate the price, so if the hotel isn't fully booked, bargaining works.

If the hotel has free rooms, extending checkout until 6pm costs around $50. If no rooms are available, checkout still happens at 12pm, but guests can freely use all hotel facilities (beach, pool) for the rest of the day.

A specific price breakdown quoted at reception for room extension: until 2pm — $30, until 3pm — $40, until 4pm — $80. One guest actually paid $40 to extend until 3pm.